Cynthia Thyfault, founder and CEO of QuantaVision, is a venerated figure in the realm of sustainable technology. Raised on a farm in central Kansas, Cynthia’s early experiences instilled in her a profound respect for nature and the principles of sustainable agriculture. These formative years shaped her professional ethos and spurred her dedication to environmental and social impact, which is palpable in every venture she undertakes.
Cynthia currently serves as the Chairman of the Energy Subcommittee of the National Rural Lenders Association and is actively involved with several significant industry groups, including the Global Impact Investing Network, the Climate Bonds Initiative, and the Commercial Alternative Aviation Fuels Initiative (CAAFI).
Ms. Thyfault also previously served as an appointed member, Chairman Emeritus (and is one of 36 members nationwide) and as the Chairman for the Global Decarbonization Subcommittee for the sixth charter on the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Advisory Committee (“REEEAC”). She has been appointed to serve on the REEAC from 2012-2022. REEEAC advises the United States Department of Commerce Secretary on competitiveness issues facing U.S. renewable energy and energy efficiency exports. The committee also provides advice on the development and administration of programs and policies to expand U.S. renewable energy, trade policy negotiations relating to U.S.
energy efficiency exports, and the policies of foreign governments impacting the export of U.S. energy services and technologies.
Her contributions extend across other various boards and committees, where she advises
on ESG standards, green bond criteria, and climate-related financial disclosures.
Through her leadership, Cynthia Thyfault and QuantaVision are not just participants but
leaders in the global transition towards sustainable energy and responsible corporate
practices, influencing policies, and shaping the future of the industry.
Cynthia's professional journey is marked by her pioneering work in the advanced biofuels industry since 2007, where she has played a critical role in the development and financing of cutting-edge biofuel and biochemical technologies. Her expertise is frequently sought after in international standards and best practices for ESG, risk management, and sustainable development goals.
